machinations

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“If a story is told well, if its history seems consistent, then the machinations putting it into place can be temporarily overlooked or turned into a fun story of their own,” Gordon said.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Non-soccer fans might enjoy the snarky dialogue and bare-knuckled machinations — it plays like a Spanish-language, soccer-themed “Succession” or “Marty Supreme.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The machinations of both camps are coming into focus.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Every now and then a particular asset is afforded greater heft than usual in determining broader market machinations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

I shook my head, unwilling to believe such machinations could be possible.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein